A new flavor, “Caramel Chocolate Sandwich Cookies — Hokkaido Cheese,” joins the popular series of gifts and souvenirs that can be stored at room temperature
Meta Heroes to hold an experiential event for AI smart glasses and AI agents. Hands-on demonstrations and development demos will be presented under the theme “The Era of Wearing AI.”
A special visual featuring Masataka Kubota, available only on “parasol weather” days above 30°C: Men’s parasol brand Wpc. IZA launches an outdoor campaign to make people want to use a parasol
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“Temperature-linked” outdoor digital signage displayed only on sunny or cloudy days when the temperature exceeds 30°C
Cumulative sales of the series have topped 2.8 million units
On sale today: Reset whole-body pain with the “Tsunoda Method” joint therapy, a hot topic in the sports world! “Reset Whole-Body Pain by Aligning Your Ankles! The Tsunoda Method Joint Therapy That Works Instantly in 5 Seconds” goes on sale August 12 (Wednesday)!
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Has treated more than 300,000 people
More than 4,000 people are waiting for reservations
Strengthening the Menicon Group’s sales base in eastern Japan and creating new customer touchpoints: Notice regarding the acquisition of shares in 株式会社インターオプチカル
A new way to find a trip—without the hurdle of entering search criteria. The new service “すま旅サ〜チ!ANAトラベラーズ,” combining multiple AIs with expert insight, launches July 1!
A collaboration with a hugely popular Heisei-retro goods brand! 不二家洋菓子店 and SWIMMER collaborate to launch Heisei-retro-style sweets under “SWIMMER×PEKO”
Classmethod receives multiple awards from AWS at AWS Summit Japan 2026; a total of 207 individual certifications and awards
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A total of 207 engineers received individual certifications and awards
171 engineers hold every AWS certification, the most among AWS partners in Japan
“Japan AWS Top Engineers” is a Japan-only awards program recognizing engineers with AWS expertise who work for companies belonging to the APN. This year, 29 people from Classmethod were selected
2026 Japan AWS Ambassadors: 3 people
2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions: 2 people
Top AWS Ambassadors (global recognition): 高国真之介
AWS Ambassadors - Agentic AI: 筧剛彰
Has supported approximately 5,600 companies to date
The cumulative number of AWS accounts supported with management and setup has topped 40,000
More than 100 investors and operating companies from Japan and overseas join the judging panel. Applications open for startups to present at “GRIC PITCH 2026”
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18 companies were selected from among the applicants to present after a screening process.
Last year, about 30% of the more than 120 judges participated from overseas.
[Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo] A major staffing company with a database of 2.67 million people takes on its own challenges of “recruitment difficulties and workload.” 株式会社綜合キャリアオプション transforms its organization with AI role-play and HR digital transformation, earning White Company certification.
[Shampoo & Treatment No.1 Showdown] We investigate the best lines for men's scalp and hair care! Which picks are pleasant to use and help you avoid looking older?
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Street price: 3,630 yen
Street price: 4,400 yen
Street price: 4,840 yen
Street price: 3,190 yen
Street price: 1,540 yen
Street price: 2,530 yen
Street price: 2,970 yen
Street price: 2,640 yen
Actual
Companies mentioned:アンファー、track、ステラシード、N/AI pro、ELECTRON、フィッツコーポレーション、FIRSTHAND、AIR、株式会社晋遊舎、LDK the Beauty、MONOQLO
[Tsu City, Mie Prefecture] Facing industry challenges of a serious shortage of engineers and the burden on individuals, 株式会社でんきかんりみらい is strengthening its training system and improving the working environment, earning “White Company certification.”
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A total of 687 companies have received this certification.
A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items
Free online seminar on July 8 (Wednesday): “Does this work really need to be done in-house? — Organizing HR and labor affairs work and how to make use of external resources”
Make your own cute My Melody! Add pieces again and again to gradually complete it! “Make Your Own! Puni-kawa My Melody” arrives on July 6, 2026 (Monday)!
『LOVOT』 × UNDERCOVER announce their first collaboration. To mark the occasion, limited-time pop-up stores will open at 伊勢丹新宿店 Men's Building from July 29 and 阪急うめだ本店 from August 1.
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At 伊勢丹新宿店 Men's Building 1F from July 29 to August 4, 2026
At 阪急うめだ本店 8F from August 1 to August 31
Companies mentioned:GROOVE X 株式会社、UNDERCOVER、伊勢丹新宿店、阪急うめだ本店
Special summer access! Registration opens for the “Karisaka Tunnel Cycle Tour in Yamanashi City,” riding through a normally inaccessible evacuation tunnel.
The 2nd collaboration between a VTuber and Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture! Bus tour plans, business experiences and a collaboration with high school students
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From July 1 through the end of October
A regional revitalization event to be held by Niimi City on October 24 (Saturday)
So far, the project has been carried out in a total of 8 municipalities: Niimi City in Okayama Prefecture, Hachimantai City in Iwate Prefecture, Hokota City in Ibaraki Prefecture, Kitakata City in Fukushima Prefecture, Tamana City in Kumamoto Prefecture, Tarui Town in Gifu Prefecture, Tsurui Village in Hokkaido, and Kawaguchi City in Saitama Prefecture.
TVer, UltraImpression and VOXX reach basic agreement on a business partnership to create a new advertising delivery platform for the broadcasting industry.
[Kishiwada, Osaka] The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival's special viewing seats enter their 4th year. “Viewing Seats” offer a comfortable way to enjoy the thrilling “yarimawashi”; sales begin July 3 (Friday).
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Entering its 4th year
Held over 3 days
Original7月3日(金)10:00より販売開始
Viewing seats include bench seats priced at 3,300 yen (tax included).
All 22 danjiri floats
September 18, 2026 (Friday): Trial run
September 19, 2026 (Saturday): Eve of the festival
A collection marking the 5th anniversary of the anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” is here — 6 items, including an eco bag featuring Domain Expansion designs and a gadget pouch inspired by Special Grade Sorcerers —
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The comics have surpassed an astounding 150 million copies in cumulative worldwide series circulation (including digital editions)
A huge hit with worldwide box office revenue of ¥26.5 billion
Solving the “difficulty” and “concerns” of choosing a restaurant. The “Delivery Standouts” feature, which identifies “trusted restaurants” using unique selection criteria, launches today (July 1).
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Available starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Scores are calculated and updated on the 1st of each month based on results from the past 90 days and average benchmarks.
Is “quick-wittedness” an inborn talent? “Thinking Switch,” a guide to ways of thinking that can help anyone become someone who “understands 10 things from hearing 1,” is now on sale.
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Built a company with a market capitalization of 100 billion yen from the ground up
The latest essay collection, “How to Trust in Everyday Life,” by acclaimed essayist Chikako Koga, affirming “the self who lives through today,” goes on sale July 1.
The festival of comedy songs kicks off! Tetsu and Tomo, AMEMIYA, Omimai Geinin Shinichi, Masahiro Ehara and others to perform at the must-see laugh fest “Comedy Song Festival: Laughing Rhythm Paradise,” to be held at Asakusa Public Hall on November 8, 2026 (Sunday!
“近代麻雀” August 2026 issue on sale July 1! Enako, whose beauty and cuteness bring the ultimate flair to 近代麻雀, graces the cover and opening photo feature!! The booklet features estimates of deal-in rates and push-fold strategy!! “Mahjong Combo Theory”
[Gemini now lets users manage Google Business Profiles, among other updates] Free release of Google Maps and Google Business Profile updates (June 2026 edition)
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Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores
[S.T.] Estée’s “Support Rescue Cats Project” campaign will donate cat litter products to animal rescue groups based on the number of social media actions
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S.T. will donate 1 cat litter product to an animal rescue group for every 222 actions
A first for the bridal industry! (*) Coverage also applies to cancellations due to flight cancellations or delays. “Wedding Comprehensive Coverage Insurance with a Special Rider for Resort Weddings” goes on sale Wednesday, July 1, 2026
“ウコンの力” launches 2nd LINE promotional DX campaign aimed at building habits, following a campaign that gained 100,000 friends and achieved a record number of entries
[Nulab survey] The barriers to DX adoption are not limited to a talent shortage; “work being dependent on specific individuals” and “unclear objectives and goals” rank among the top challenges
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The share of people involved in DX work reached 72.3%
“A shortage of personnel and staff able to promote DX (35.3%)”
“Work being dependent on specific individuals (26.0%)”
“Work is moving forward while the objectives and goals of process improvement remain unclear (25.5%)”
“Using AI and automation in work (42.2%)”
“Integrating and organizing data (33.1%)”
“Visualizing and organizing workflows and processes (31.8%)”
【株式会社CIO】Announces the 3rd batch of products eligible for Amazon Prime Day on Amazon! Popular CIO silicone cables and more will be available at special prices!
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Even including the battery, it weighs just 100 g
Up to 8 hours of continuous playback on a full charge
Supports PD fast charging up to 240W
Also supports USB 2.0 data transfer (up to 480 Mbps)
Supports HDMI 2.0 and up to 4K 60Hz (18Gbps)
Supports high output of 100W and USB-PD
Passed 30000 bend tests
Companies mentioned:株式会社CIO、Amazon、Amazon.com, Inc.
【NHKカルチャー】Now accepting online registrations! Naoki Sanada to discuss “the words of today” at a special talk event. A new stage awaits after 10 years since his debut and 5 years since his major-label debut.
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10 years since debut
5th anniversary of major-label debut
Course fee: Members and nonmembers (membership not required), 3,850 yen (tax included)
Ryo Yoshizawa to appear as a special guest on “Sky presents Hayato Kakizawa's Kakinoki-zaka Radio”! Two weeks of broadcasts featuring behind-the-scenes stories from rehearsals for the musical “Dear Evan Hansen” and more
“Stepmother's Wisdom,” the grand prize winner of “Everyone's Choice!! E-Comic Awards 2026” (アルファポリス), is being made into a music video featuring vocals by Nagi Yanagi, with music composed by 白神真志朗 and production by Shota Horie (PHYZ)!
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More than 40 million monthly users
More than 1.89 million titles, primarily comics
More than 2,400 original comics
More than 4.42 million customer reviews, among the largest collections in the industry
【For elementary school students】From “a summer of playing games” to “a summer of making games.” NIJINアカデミー江東大島校 to hold a 3-day summer school in small groups
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Small groups of up to 4 participants
Participation fee: 27,500 yen (tax included)
More than 750 students enrolled nationwide (as of April 2026)
Gaiax partners with Ehime Prefecture and SPC to hold generative AI workshops for elementary and junior high school students at 3 venues in the prefecture
Launch of the new “Yen Rich Program”: the ordinary yen deposit interest rate will rise to a maximum of 0.70% per year (0.557% after tax), depending on transactions; the 2nd installment of the 25th anniversary campaign will also run at the same time
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5,000 people
Companies mentioned:ソニー銀行株式会社、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、チャールズ M.シュルツ氏、Apple TV
Yu Sekiguchi appointed as the new editor-in-chief of Richesse(リシェス)
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Effective July 1, 2026
Over the past 2 years
Over 14 years
15th anniversary of its launch
40 countries worldwide
Founded in 2016
First published in 1905
Companies mentioned:株式会社ハースト婦人画報社、Richesse(リシェス)、Richesse Digital、HODINKEE Japan、HODINKEE Magazine Japan Edition、Esquire、Women’s Health、ハースト・デジタル・ジャパン、ELLE SHOP(エル・ショップ)、HEARST made (ハーストメイド)、HEARST Data Solutions(ハースト データ ソリューションズ)